How to Polish Marble

Marble is a stone that requires regular or rather occasional cleaning and polishing. When completely clean, it dazzles with a brightness that magnifies the appearance of the place. Cleaning your marble floor on a regular basis increases their durability. If you feel your floor tiles, kitchen or bathroom tiles need polishing, then there are various options available to you. Having said that I would insist that you should use simple techniques to clean or polish marble. Don't go for chemical detergents because they may cause a permanent damage to the beauty of your marble tiles.

How to Polish Marble?
Marble floors/tiles get easily scratched and stained. The following techniques are very useful in polishing marbles. However, as a precautionary measure always polish a corner of the tile and check if the method works for your tile. Generally, marbles are of different types and what works with one may not work with the other.

• Certain prerequisites before starting the polishing process includes cleaning the dusts, dirt and other debris. Use a broom or soft cloth to wipe the surface(s). Don't scratch the marble surface too hard. Broom gently and wipe the dust smoothly.
• A vacuum cleaner will help to eliminate the dust from the floor.
• Try to unclutter your room so that you have enough space to work comfortably or if it's too stuffed then just move the furniture backwards or sideways.
• Use sprays/liquid washers that have been given to you in your marble kits.
• Always polish the marble with the recommended chemical and do not pick anything randomly for the cleaning purpose.
• The safest way to restore the shine of your marble is by polishing with a chamois (shammy). Typically chamois leather is required for cleaning and polishing surfaces. These materials absorb the dust and abrasive particles and give the marble a bright look.
• Baking soda is easily available in local stores and can be used to polish the marble tiles. Mix 3 tbsp baking soda with one quantity of water. After you have mixed them, let it dry in the air and take a clean and soft cloth. Dip the cloth in the mixture of baking soda and water and wipe the marble surface.
• Use wet diamond polishing pads to polish the marble effectively.

How to Clean Marble?
Cleaning your marble floor on a regular basis is the first and foremost step you can take. Try cleaning with warm water and a fresh cloth. Take care that the water is not too hot, but warm enough to remove normal stains of coffee, tea and dusts. Rinse off with a damp cloth. Many people prefer turpentine oils, paint thinners and vinegar. However, as I've mentioned earlier, first apply the cleaner on a small part of the marble tile and if it shows good results then only proceed further. Stain removal is tough when stains involve meat, oil, butter and wine. You can also use substances like acetone, hydrogen peroxide and ammonia for the tough stains. For smoke and soot stains you can opt for non-fat detergents like windex. Poultice treatments are also preferred by some people to remove stains. Poultices are the materials that are made by combining paper, whiting, limestone etc. and are mixed with a solvent that is used to polish marble. Read on to know how to clean cultured marble.

Cleaning or polishing marbles require some safety precautions. You must wear hand gloves and aprons to prevent any spilling of chemicals or other cleaners on your body or clothes. Always air dry the marble and prevent it from exposure to moisture. If you follow the guidelines given by your manufacturer you can easily retain the polish of your marble.